4th gen 2.3 vs 2.2

nickyboy · Post by **nickyboy** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 4:14 pm

A local bloke is selling a 93 2.3 car, but i'm guessing the 2.2 is a much better engine?

It's a UK car, and i'm going to see a JDM BB1 this weekend, with no chance of seeing the 2.3 until next week. My heart is saying 2.2 ftw?

Post by **Donald** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 4:18 pm

2.3 VTEC?

A1ex · Post by **A1ex** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 4:21 pm

I have a spare h22 head kicking around, if your feeling adveturous you can make a h23 vtec

nickyboy · Post by **nickyboy** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 4:27 pm

Standard vs standard.

bennyboy · Post by **bennyboy** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 4:28 pm

People will tell you that its still a great drive, and it is, but in your heart you will probably always wish you'd bought the VTEC. Especially since the difference in cost is so small (comparatively) these days.

Post by **Merlin** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 4:35 pm

I wouldnt even bother contemplating the 2.3. The spares for the 2.2 are far more common. As said you'd see (or hear) the 2.2 and wish you had bought one in the first place

VTEC is where its at

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nickyboy · Post by **nickyboy** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 4:39 pm

You've read my mind guys, I just wanted conformation I guess

Post by **indigolemon** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 4:44 pm

I've had two H23 ludes, and both times I've swapped an H22 in. Says it all really ...

Post by **rob quilter** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 4:46 pm

I never really understood why Honda bothered with a 2.3

judderod · Post by **judderod** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 4:50 pm

Me neither. Same or worse MPG, less power, maybe a tiny bit more torque down low. Meh.